Beats me. No idea why his standards have plummeted this much, but it really is alarming to say the least.

He used to be ruthless with ridiculously high expectations. Now, he has turned into a cheapskate, content with Benzema as his main number 9 and refuses to spend big to replace those he was dumb enough to let them go.

I only saw this version of Madrid during the Calderon era. I never thought I would see it again, especially with him in charge. Oh well.

We saw the same tactic last year. You whined then.

Same procedure as every year.

We won't force players to stay, and we'll buy for a sensible price. There's just no sensible price for any legit replacement at the moment.

Seems like the only available player worth a lick right now is Martial, who I hope we sign.

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Fred - Paul - Matic is quite fine though. That's a solid CM trio. The main issue I always see with Utd, which has been said but all and sundry, is Mourinho. Oh and full backs, definitely need to upgrade full backs. No idea why Utd is being cheap with regards to such a vital position.

But I'm seeing Madrid going in a season with Raul De Tomas and Mayoral as back ups so, I could empathise.

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I mean if one of that starting 3 get injured it's a bit shit but we have Fellaini, McTominumpty and Herrera

fullbacks will do for another season I suppose, it would have been nice to upgrade there, maybe this young Portuguese lad will impress

I just really really wish we would focus on a RW, even if there aren't too many great ones available

Sanchez of course can play there and did, while looking like shit, a lot last season

the alternatives are Lingard and Mata, not good enough ffs (love Mata but his best days are behind him and I have more pace than him which is saying something)

Mostly I'm just stumped on why, since signing Fred at the start of the window the only links we've had were all CB related, when we didn't suffer with defending at all last season and currently have Smalling, Rojo, Bailly, Lindelof, Jones competing for spots there.

FFS. Just pisses me off when people are being paid millions a year to be in charge of transfers and are complete numpties.

Joe Hart having medical at Burnley this evening. Paperwork still to be done. Three-year deal and big paycut. Fee around £4m and City would be due money based on Burnley’s performance in EL and PL. All sides very happy if it comes off apparently.

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he's a good player. plays a lottt like mahrez. seriously

If we get him and Nzonzi, I'd consider that a good use of the remainder of the Alisson money. My worry at this point is that signing them too late will mean a rough start for them when the season gets underway.

@Mr Nick09 wrote:I love how pundits were predicting that Madrid would be spending in excess of 200 mil this summer, specially after the world cup.

Now that we aren't it's because something is wrong with us lmao.

isn't there? you need to strengthen to compete, you've lost your talisman..but nothing.

people have been saying that Madrid need to strengthen and look to the future for a few windows now but you've always proved them wrong and went on an unprecedented era of dominance in the CL. Either that's gone to Perez' head and he thinks you'll be fine or there is an issue with money. Or maybe he's just waiting to spend wisely. IDK, I will say I'm shocked at the window you've had.

He's probably saving up the pennies for Neymar next season. Which would most likely be upto ~700M investment including wages. And maybe spending big on a striker with a lesser profile than compared to Neymar might block Perez from making a move for him next summer.

Madrid lost the league in October and now they lost CR. What are the replacements and improvents? None. There is indeed something wrong with the decision making. Barca can celebrate their 8th league in 10 years already.

@rincon wrote:Madrid lost the league in October and now they lost CR. What are the replacements and improvents? None. There is indeed something wrong with the decision making. Barca can celebrate their 8th league in 10 years already.

It's 7th in 10 though.

Always good to see how worried everyone is about Madrid. Gotta appreciate the sentiment. It's so nice.

@rincon wrote:Madrid lost the league in October and now they lost CR. What are the replacements and improvents? None. There is indeed something wrong with the decision making. Barca can celebrate their 8th league in 10 years already.

It's 7th in 10 though.

Always good to see how worried everyone is about Madrid. Gotta appreciate the sentiment. It's so nice.

They're not worried, they're simply shocked by Madrid's reluctance to strengthen areas that are in dire need of strengthening.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with rincon's post. Madrid are digging their own grave and they have fans like you who are cheering them up on the sideline instead of raining down criticism on their cheap asses.

@rincon wrote:Madrid lost the league in October and now they lost CR. What are the replacements and improvents? None. There is indeed something wrong with the decision making. Barca can celebrate their 8th league in 10 years already.

It's 7th in 10 though.

Always good to see how worried everyone is about Madrid. Gotta appreciate the sentiment. It's so nice.

They're not worried, they're simply shocked by Madrid's reluctance to strengthen areas that are in dire need of strengthening.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with rincon's post. Madrid are digging their own grave and they have fans like you who are cheering them up on the sideline instead of raining down criticism on their cheap asses.

Find one post where I'm cheering them up on the sideline

Just because I'm not a pathetic melt like you who's been crying for two weeks straight about the same shit instead of seeing the silver lining.

You've been posting 200 times about the same shit without even trying to come up with a solution.

You want to spend 150m on Cavani? That's it? That's a dangerous way to spend money, and Perez has never done that, and never will.

There's not a big market right now to improve our attack. It's obvious Perez is taking his time looking for a good deal, as he's done continually since coming back in 2009. He's usually on point with most transfers, except the De Gea faillure.

We won't force players to stay, and we'll buy for a sensible price. There's just no sensible price for any legit replacement at the moment.

Seems like the only available player worth a lick right now is Martial, who I hope we sign.

Didn't have to go further than the last page to find a post where you clearly seem content with everything that has been going on.

Let me tell you something, you're one of those fans who will always side with the board no matter what. It's not me who's being a pathetic melt, I'm having a very understandable reaction to a dreadful transfer window.

You just have very low standards and you seem to have developed a habit of going after anybody who criticizes the board.

I promise you, I won't stop criticizing them. You can either face the reality or bury your head in the sand and pretend that everything is okat. Either way, I don't really care.

Please don't waste my time again. You have your opinion, and I have mine. Bye

There's absolutely nothing I would change in your post, and I completely agree with you.

I wouldn't do that, spend that much, especially for 30-year old strikers. But keep in mind, you're giving me a scenario of someone who's got their back against the wall.

If I were in charge, I would make sure not to end up in that situation. So what if I gave Ronaldo a raise for another year or two? I would still have an elite striker in my team and would also have enough time to think of a proper, long-term replacement.

You said it yourself, the market is dry. So why would I sell my top goalscorer to a European rival and force myself to make due with Benzema and Bale? Does he seriously think those two will magically turn into R9?